On-Sale Now: Resurrection & Friday Harbor Salmon Derbies, set for Dec. 2-3

ON-SALE ALERT! Get your tickets now for:

Resurrection Derby (Dec. 2-3): http://bit.ly/2dgYqu0

Friday Harbor Salmon Classic (Dec. 2-3): http://bit.ly/2d6RtKc

Stakeholder Meeting on Boat Paint Alternatives - 9/28 - Register Now

Event Information: First Stakeholder Meeting, Boat Paint Alternatives   Registration is required to join this event. If you have not registered, please do so now. English : San Francisco Time  More Info: http://www.northwestgreenchemistry.org/product-scorecards-antifouling-boat-paint.html Event status: Not started (Register) Date and time: Wednesday, September 28, 2016 10:00 am Pacific Daylight Time (San Francisco, GMT-07:00) Program: NWGC Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Description: A 2007 Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) study found high levels of copper in Puget Sound marinas—much of it due to the use of antifouling paints. Consequently, the state legislature passed a law in 2011 requiring the phase out of copper-based antifouling paints on recreational vessels less than 65 feet in length by 2020. The law also requires Ecology to evaluate possible alternatives to copper-based paint. To meet this legislative requirement, Ecology is working with Northwest Green Chemistry (NGC) to identify and evaluate alternatives to copper antifouling boat paints. Addressing the presence of copper in antifouling boat paints benefits the environment, boatyards, the fishing industry, and recreational tourism. To learn more about this project, please visit Northwest Green Chemistry's website at http://www.northwestgreenchemistry.org/product-scorecards-antifouling-boat-paint.html This is the first stakeholder meeting for this project. We will present a general overview of the project, including background, the role of stakeholders, the alternatives assessment method being used, and initial product selection, and solicit feedback.

Register now for Certified Marine Managers Course - October 16-20

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                  Media Contact:

                                                                                                            Joy Elvin

                                                                                                            joy@abbra.org

                                                                                                            (401) 236-2466  

ABBRA CERTIFIED MARINE SERVICE MANAGER COURSE SET FOR SIDNEY, VANCOUVER, BC

OCTOBER 16^TH TO 20^TH 2016

ABBRA’s Certified Marine Service Managers Course to be held on the West Coast in Canada for the first time.

Newport (RI) September 12th, 2016 - The American Boat Builders and Repairers Associations’ Certified Marine Service Managers Course (CMSM) is scheduled for October 16th – 20th in Sidney, Vancouver, BC and is being hosted by Quadrant Marine Institute.  ABBRA offers the only extensive leadership training for boatyard operators that provides an industry recognized credential. 

Employers know that they need a strong leader to manage their team of competent certified technicians, who support productivity and keeps the team focused on success.  ABBRA teaches the leadership skills required to operate a boatyard, a service department, a boatbuilding, or large refit project.

The CMSM Course offers a unique opportunity for boatyard operators to professionalize their staff and improve the efficiency and profitability of their businesses.  The ideal candidate for this certification course wants to advance, and demonstrates proven leadership and management skills in the operation of a boatyard, a service department or a marine service and repair business.

The Certified Marine Service Managers course is based on proven leadership principles and best business practices, that meet the boatyard industry’s professional standards.  The CMSM Course focuses on boatyard operations, leadership and time management skills, policies and procedures, human resources, health & safety, environmental compliance issues, teambuilding, and financial management.  It is taught by a group of widely respected industry experts from both the US and Vancouver area. For course content and registration information, click here.  Space is limited. The deadline for registration is 3^rd October, 2016.

About American Boat Builders & Repairers Association (ABBRA)

Founded in 1943, ABBRA is a national marine trade organization that represents, is dedicated to, and seeks to strengthen and encourage professionalism in the boat building, marine service and boat repair industry.

Register Now for the 2016 Northwest Marina & Boatyard Conference, Oct. 27-28

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2016 Q2 Boat Sales Data Available Now!

Q2 Boat Sales Data is in! 

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